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Y397 DEG

2001 Fiat Brava

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,740 mi
Last recorded68,740 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Fiat Brava63,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 DEG
MakeFiat
ModelBrava
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,740 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 68,736 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,151 miles

Oil leak

general surface corrosion present on majority of brake pipes

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked/perished (age related)

offside wiper blade split

slight damage present on offside rear seatbelt webbing

Fail 23 Oct 2009 56,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

general surface corrosion present on majority of brake pipes

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked/perished (age related)

offside wiper blade split

slight damage present on offside rear seatbelt webbing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 49,753 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 49,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 44,481 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,401 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 37,350 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava?

Based on 402,321 MOT tests across 58,126 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
58,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,026
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,561
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 22,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,482
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 14,757
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Y397 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 63,317 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 57,026 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y397 DEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y397 DEG registered?

Y397 DEG is a 2001 Fiat Brava, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y397 DEG safe to buy?

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